The modified DCX solutions (like Jan's) solve that problem and many others.

Based on your avatar, it appears you already have a Didden modified DCX? I'm not sure of the clipping behavior of the analog input portion of that unit.

Cheers,

Dave.

Yes I have the full Pilgham mods (apart from 4396's which i haven't installed yet).. And yes, having analog input adjust via the Didden mod is pricelsess,, so clipping on analog input is never an issue (only Digital)

Thanks Dave and Jan for explaining the issue of digital input clipping..
I must have poorly 'mixed' digital music then, because they all seem to have this 'max code' issue.. Any examples/sample of a 'good' digital mixing so I can better see for myself ??

There is full scale, -1dB and -3dB. None of these are clipped, but the 0dBFS file is at the max it can go without clipping. If you set your DCX inputs to 0dBFS gain and have no EQ on the inputs, then the 0dB file is the hottest you'll get without clipping.

Certainly the -3dB file should show no red light. You can play around with the input gain to see where the red lights come on and off.

None of those three files will clip the outputs of the DCX.....IF you have no crossover or EQ programmed.
The red clipping indicators on the input channels will certainly illuminate with the 0dbFS file, but the output indicators should show amber and not red.

However, once you program a crossover the increased peak level of the outputs can slightly exceed the clipping threshold and flash the red indicators. (Even with no EQ programmed.)

There is full scale, -1dB and -3dB. None of these are clipped, but the 0dBFS file is at the max it can go without clipping. If you set your DCX inputs to 0dBFS gain and have no EQ on the inputs, then the 0dB file is the hottest you'll get without clipping.

Certainly the -3dB file should show no red light. You can play around with the input gain to see where the red lights come on and off.

It has been a while that I have been playing with my DCX. I tried a lot with it. I think it is a good time to look at something else. So I did and wanted to share it with you. It is made by our member Thuneau. Check it out.DSP Crossover for PC. Frequency Allocator.
I am sure some of you tried it already. I decided to purchase the full version since I do have a need for second active set up, plus it is great for playing with. My favorite feature is cappability to load .frd files of your speaker and place it as an overlay to your crossover. Than you work out EQ until you make it flat. Very cool! What is even more cool is that is made for ASIO drivers and my RME Fireface 800 sings with it perfectly.

Now what would be rally cool thing to do is to add outboard DA converters in order to have the ultimate system. That is nice that all these audio interfaces output analog and digital signals out, unlike DCX. Hmm, here is something for New Year.